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“How Jesus is moving in our church locally is the lifeblood of our ministry.” - Michael Watson

Michael Watson, songwriter and lead vocalist of the group has no doubt as to why he is doing what he is doing. “Music is from God and for God. And I believe God is raising up a new generation of young musicians who want to see music being used for its original purpose – to glorify God.”

In the cool, culturally minded streets of Portland, Oregon, Christianity, like much of the city’s music scene, is basically underground. So the band feels like they get to live and love in spiritual trench warfare. After all, it's in some of the most repressed societies that the message of Christ thrives, all around the world.Above The Golden State is:Michael Watson (vocals/guitars/songwriter)Brook Moser (drums)Tim Aylward (keys)Musical Influences: Weezer, Five Iron Frenzy, Delirious, The Beatles and Duke Ellington